she has really bad allergies. like really bad. she sneezes all the time and her eyes are always itching and i would like to get her a really good allergy medicine... if you know of any good ones please do tell. thank you. :)
2007-08-28 10:28:29 · 7 answers · asked by Defiance_Chick 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
she went to the doctors like a million time and none of their medicine seem to work on her. so any other ideas?
2007-08-28 10:38:45 · update #1
I have had allergy's all my life and the best thing I have found for all around treatment,sneezing watering itchy eyes,runny nose ect is "Beconase".You do need a prescription and its about thirty dollars.It is a nasal spray that you use once in the morning and it seems to have no side effects.Ive been using it for several years.Good luck to you in your search for the right product.
2007-08-28 10:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by sasyone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no cure for allergies, but there are several types of medicines available -- both over-the-counter and prescription -- to help ease annoying symptoms like congestion and runny nose. These include antihistamines, decongestants, combination medicines, corticosteroids and others.
Allergy shots, which gradually increase your ability to tolerate allergens, are also available.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines have been used for years to treat allergy symptoms. They can be taken as pills, liquid, nasal spray or eye drops. Over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops can relieve red itchy eyes, while nasal sprays can be used to treat the symptoms of seasonal or year-round allergies.
Examples of antihistamines include:
Over-the-counter: Benadryl, Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, Dimetane and Tavist. Ocu-Hist is an OTC eye drop.
Prescription: Clarinex, Allegra, and Zyrtec. Astelin is a prescription nasal spray. Eye drops include Emadine and Livostin.
How Do Antihistamines Work?
When you are exposed to an allergen -- like ragweed pollen -- it triggers your immune system to go into action. Immune system cells known as "mast cells" release a substance called histamine, which attaches to receptors in blood vessels causing them to enlarge. Histamine also binds to other receptors causing redness, swelling, itching and changes in secretions. By blocking histamine receptors, antihistamines prevent these symptoms.
What Are the Side Effects?
Many over-the-counter antihistamines cause drowsiness. Non-sedating antihistamines are available by prescription.
2007-08-28 17:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Claritin-D 12 Hour extended release tablets for allergy, it has been the only thing to help me, and I have it bad. Hope this helps your mom she can get it at any drug store, Wal-Mart has a good price on it, feel better to your mom.
2007-08-28 19:28:55 · answer #3 · answered by carmel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have TERRIBLE allergies, so i take zertec at night and allegra in the morning! plus i have a nasal spray and eye drops! have her see an allergist to be tested for her specific allergans!
2007-08-28 20:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by KaiteeLove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i take a combination of meds at the same time i take eye drops singulair and alavert that seems to work but sometimes you really have to see specialist good luck hope she feels better
2007-08-28 18:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by mlady02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y do you always ask all of your questions two or more times???
2007-08-28 21:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Fireworks! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S MORE IMPORTANT SHE SEE A PHYSICIAN THAT SPECIALIZES IN THIS - AN ALLERGIST.
2007-08-28 17:37:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋